KNOW MORE VARANASI
RIVER OF LIFE
Considered to be the oldest living city in the world,Varanasi,also known as Benares,is the seat of Hindusim.In fact,Hindus believe that dying in this city is akin to achieving moksha and being freed from the cycle of birth and re-birth.Most of the citys life revolves around the ghats of the Ganga.No occasion,whether it is birth,marriage or death can be complete without water from the holy river.Check out the following:
Kashi Vishwanath temple:
The main temple of Varanasi is dedicated to one of the 12 jyotirlingas a column of light of India.According to legend,the jyotirlinga appeared during a dispute between Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva,about who was the supreme god.Shiva converted himself into a jyotirlinga,and neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find him anywhere.They conceded defeat and accepted him as their superior.
Dashashwamedh ghat:
One of the most important ghats in Varanasi,this is where Brahma is believed to have sacrificed 10 horses,hence the name Dashashwamedh.Tourists take a boat ride here in the early hours to worship the sun or watch the magnificent aarti in the evening.
Sankatmochan temple:
Founded by Sant Tulsidas,the temple is one of the most revered in Varanasi.On Tuesdays,crowds throng the temple to pray to Hanumanji,the presiding deity,and offer garlands made of marigold flowers to the Lord.
Shopping:
Banarsi saris,paan,brass pots,Mirzapur carpets,shawls,inlaid bangles
Eating:
Paapri chaat,samosa,kachauri,rabri,jalebi,lassi
Benares is older than history,older than tradition,older even than legend,and looks twice as old as all of them put together. Mark Twain
RIVER OF LIFE
Considered to be the oldest living city in the world,Varanasi,also known as Benares,is the seat of Hindusim.In fact,Hindus believe that dying in this city is akin to achieving moksha and being freed from the cycle of birth and re-birth.Most of the citys life revolves around the ghats of the Ganga.No occasion,whether it is birth,marriage or death can be complete without water from the holy river.Check out the following:
Kashi Vishwanath temple:
The main temple of Varanasi is dedicated to one of the 12 jyotirlingas a column of light of India.According to legend,the jyotirlinga appeared during a dispute between Brahma,Vishnu and Shiva,about who was the supreme god.Shiva converted himself into a jyotirlinga,and neither Brahma nor Vishnu could find him anywhere.They conceded defeat and accepted him as their superior.
Dashashwamedh ghat:
One of the most important ghats in Varanasi,this is where Brahma is believed to have sacrificed 10 horses,hence the name Dashashwamedh.Tourists take a boat ride here in the early hours to worship the sun or watch the magnificent aarti in the evening.
Sankatmochan temple:
Founded by Sant Tulsidas,the temple is one of the most revered in Varanasi.On Tuesdays,crowds throng the temple to pray to Hanumanji,the presiding deity,and offer garlands made of marigold flowers to the Lord.
Shopping:
Banarsi saris,paan,brass pots,Mirzapur carpets,shawls,inlaid bangles
Eating:
Paapri chaat,samosa,kachauri,rabri,jalebi,lassi
Benares is older than history,older than tradition,older even than legend,and looks twice as old as all of them put together. Mark Twain
This article sourced from times of India :-http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/
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